atrophy

uncountable

A noun referring to the gradual wasting away or decrease in size of a body part, tissue, or organ, often due to disease, disuse, or lack of nourishment.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее постепенное истощение или уменьшение в размерах части тела, ткани или органа, часто вследствие болезни, бездействия или недостатка питания.esSustantivo que designa la disminución gradual del tamaño o la degeneración de un tejido, órgano o parte del cuerpo, generalmente por enfermedad, falta de uso o nutrición insuficiente.frDiminution progressive de la taille ou du fonctionnement d'un tissu, d'un organe ou d'une partie du corps, souvent due à une maladie, à l'inactivité ou à un manque de nutrition.deSubstantiv, das die allmähliche Abnahme oder den Schwund von Körpergewebe, Organen oder Muskeln bezeichnet, oft durch Krankheit, Inaktivität oder Mangelernährung, sowie allgemein den Niedergang oder Verfall von Fähigkeiten, Kräften oder Institutionen.ptSubstantivo que designa o enfraquecimento ou a diminuição gradual do tamanho de uma parte do corpo, tecido ou órgão, frequentemente por doença, desuso ou falta de nutrição. Também pode indicar a redução ou o definhamento de algo abstrato, como uma capacidade, instituição ou relação.zh名词，指身体某部分、组织或器官逐渐萎缩、体积缩小或功能衰退，常由疾病、废用或营养不良引起。arاسم يشير إلى ضمور أو تدهور تدريجي في حجم أو وظيفة عضو أو نسيج أو جزء من الجسم، وغالباً ما يحدث بسبب المرض أو قلة الاستعمال أو سوء التغذية. ويستعمل أيضاً مجازاً للدلالة على اضمحلال أو تراجع تدريجي في شيء ما.

1. Medical condition C1 formal medical

   The gradual wasting away or decrease in size of a body part, tissue, or organ, often due to disease, disuse, or lack of nourishment.

   • Muscular atrophy can occur if a limb is immobilized for a long period.
   • The patient suffered from spinal muscular atrophy.
   • Physical therapy helps prevent muscle atrophy after surgery.

   ruАтрофияesAtrofiafrAffection médicaledeAtrophieptAtrofiazh萎缩arضمور

   Synonyms: cachexiadegenerationemaciationwastingwasting awaywithering

   Antonyms: developmentgrowthhypertrophy

2. General decline C1 formal

   A gradual decline in effectiveness, vitality, or strength due to neglect or lack of use.

   • The atrophy of the local economy was caused by the closure of the factory.
   • There has been a cultural atrophy in the region over the last decade.
   • The organization experienced an atrophy of its core values.

   ruУпадокesAtrofia (declive general)frAtrophie (déclin général)deNiedergangptDeclíniozh衰退arتدهور

   Synonyms: decaydeclinedegenerationdeteriorationwastingweakeningwithering

   Antonyms: developmentflourishinggrowthrevivalstrengthening

• atrophies plural form
• atrophies' possessive plural form
• atrophy's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the process of wasting away, declining, or deteriorating, typically due to lack of use or nourishment.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения процесса истощения, упадка или ухудшения, обычно из-за отсутствия использования или питания.esVerbo que indica el proceso de debilitarse, consumirse o deteriorarse, generalmente por falta de uso, alimento o actividad.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de dépérissement, de déclin ou de détérioration, généralement dû à un manque d'usage ou de nutrition.deVerb, das den Prozess des Schwundes, Verfalls oder der Verschlechterung bezeichnet, meist durch mangelnde Nutzung oder Ernährung.ptVerbo usado para indicar o processo de definhamento, declínio ou deterioração, geralmente por falta de uso ou de nutrição.zh动词，指因缺乏使用、营养或刺激而逐渐萎缩、衰退或恶化，常用于身体组织、能力或事物。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى عملية الضمور أو التدهور أو التراجع، عادةً بسبب عدم الاستخدام أو سوء التغذية.

1. Waste away (body) C1 formal medical

   To gradually decrease in size or strength, especially of a body part or tissue, due to lack of use or disease.

   • The muscles in his leg began to atrophy after months in a cast.
   • Without regular exercise, the body's muscles will atrophy over time.
   • The disease caused the nerves to atrophy, leading to paralysis.

   ruАтрофироватьсяesatrofiarse (tejido corporal)frS'atrophier (corps)deAtrophierenptAtrofiar-sezh萎缩arضُمور

   Synonyms: decaydegeneratedwindleshrinkwasteweakenwither

   Antonyms: developflourishgrowstrengthenthrive

2. Decline or weaken (abstract) C1 formal

   To gradually become weaker, less effective, or less developed, especially of skills, abilities, or institutions.

   • Her language skills began to atrophy after she stopped practicing.
   • The company's innovative spirit atrophied under poor management.
   • Without intellectual stimulation, the mind can atrophy.

   ruАтрофироватьсяesatrofiarse (en sentido figurado)frS'atrophier (au sens abstrait)deVerkümmernptAtrofiarzh萎缩arيَضْمُر

   Synonyms: decaydeclinedegeneratedeterioratedwindlefadeflaglanguishwaneweakenwither

   Antonyms: developflourishgrowstrengthenthrive

• atrophied past participle
• atrophied past simple
• atrophying present participle
• atrophies third person singular